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COIMBRA

By: sandrine.pb 12 May 201928 December 2021
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Coimbra is the oldest university city in Portugal. Its narrow and steep streets that cover the hill of Alcaçoba are populated by students. The university and the cathedrals are located in the magnificent historic center.

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MOSTEIROS E CONVENTOS DE PORTUGAL

By: sandrine.pb 1 April 201915 November 2021
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Portugal has many monasteries and convents across the country. Here are two of them.

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PORTO

By: sandrine.pb 19 January 201928 December 2021
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Porto is a city located in the north of Portugal. It was built on hills along the Douro river. First known for its wine, Porto also has magnificent monuments and a rich built heritage. Many buildings are covered with “azulejos”, these pretty ceramic tiles decorated with blue paint.

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the breathtaking view from the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice ✧
inside the basilica St. Mary of Health are numerous paintings by Venetian masters ✞
the basilica St. Mary of Health was built from 1631 to 1681 in the Venetian Baroque style ✞
one of my favourite views in Venice : St. Mark’s Campanile + Doge’s Palace ✧
the Bridge of Sighs refers to the sighs of prisoners who passed from the dungeons to the courts of the Doge’s Palace in Venice ✧
the Doge’s Palace is the former seat of the political and judicial bodies of the city of Venice ✧
the Torre dell’Orologio in Venice is a Renaissance-style building that dates from the end of the 15th century ✧
the impressive St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice has been rebuilt and remodeled several times over the centuries ✞
St. Mark’s Campanile in Venice was built in 1912 and replaces the one that collapsed in 1902 ✧

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